Saturday, March 24, 2012

For Janelle


















Well, I am officially the worst blogger ever.  I have not updated in about 10 months.  So you know it must be big for me to take the time to do so. 

And there is nothing bigger than supporting a friend.  Particularly a friend who is a bit down on their luck.  Janelle is one of the sweetest ladies I've ever "met" online.  Her attitude and faith are amazing to me.  I know I couldn't be like her.  I would have buckled and questioned my faith long before now if I were in her shoes.  But she never does.  She's truly an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. 

So this is for you Janelle.  I've been following your blog for months now and butterflies just seemed to say "Janelle" to me.  I'm not sure why, but I associate them with you.  And the sunny side of life is where you seem to always be. 

I feel honored that you share your journey with me.  May God bless you and keep you.  And may all your days be sunny. 

Amuse inks, cardstock and stamps.  PTI Wrought Iron stamps.  Momento black  ink.  Clear embossing powder. I totally stole the concept for this from Betsy Veldman.  I'm fairly certain she got my share of "creativity" too as I have almost none and she has an amazing abundance.  LOL~

25 comments:

  1. This is beautiful Deb. Janelle is truly an inspiring woman.

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  2. Gorgeous, Deb! What a beautiful garden scene--love the fence! xoxo

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  3. Gorgeous!!
    I love this beautiful garden scene...
    and that fence is just perfect!
    Yes...you can give hallmark a run for their money! :)

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  4. Deb this is gorgeous! I love the scene you created! Gorgeous colors too! Thank you so much for joining us!

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  5. This card is as beautiful as the words you wrote about Janelle.

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  6. Deb .......... GORGEOUS!!! I love it all ~ and I know that Janelle is going to feel like a million bucks when she sees this true beauty!!!!

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  7. This is really pretty Deb! I love the reason that you selected butterflies to use on your card!

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  8. Very beautiful and serene Deb! Love how you used the wrought iron fence and for choosing to use the butterflies!

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  9. Such a beautiful card. I love the scene you created, and I know Janelle will, too.

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  10. Nadine used the perfect word... serene. A truly lovely card.

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  11. Deb, this is so pretty. I love the "fence" and flowers peeking out.

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  12. Just gorgeous, beautiful card Deb! I love the butterflies, the lovely garden scene, and the wrought iron. so lovely and peaceful!

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  13. This is beautiful, Deb! I love your wrought iron fence in front of the flowers--- perfect!

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  14. This is such a pretty card! The scene is sure to anyone smile . The fence in front of the flowers is just beautiful.

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  15. What a stunning garden, so beautiful and sweet. That fence really sets off the colors in your garden.

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  16. What a pretty card!! Love the beautiful garden scene you created!! The fence and flowers work perfectly together!

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  17. Great card Deb. Love the fence and all the details.

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  18. I love the scene you built. Beautiful card.

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  19. Beautiful Deb, it is a lovely calm and serene scene to gaze at.

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  20. this is perfect for Janelle -- beautiful and happy! love that fence!

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  21. What a beautiful serene scene!! Lovely and inspirational!

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  22. This is beautiful! I think butterflies are a sign of hope, so your card is perfect for Janelle.

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  23. Thank you Deb, I am going to try my best to send a comment to Everybody participating in this Blog Hop. We appreciate the encouragement.
    Ken (&Janelle) Hayes

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  24. Hi Deb! Your card is great and I love how you styled your photo with those flowers on the left side :) I think butterflies are great for my mom too, they are so happy and free dancing there above the flower field!

    Thanks for being part of the BlogHop!
    - Britt Freeman (Janelle & Ken's daughter)

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